Utility-Stewarding | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center

Oak View Group•Chicago, IL

15d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Overview This Utility-Stewarding position is responsible for the proper cleaning and sanitizing of all kitchen locations and equipment. Ensure the proper handling and storage of all equipment in designated areas. This role pays an hourly rate of $27.47 to 29.47 (per CBA). Benefits as per the union agreement. This position will remain open until April 24, 2026.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma/GED
Must have sufficient math ability to accurately add, subtract, divide, multiply and perform other basic business math calculations and pass basic math skills test.
Must speak, be able to read and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisor’s and employees.
Understand written and oral direction and communicate effectively with others
Must possess good organizational skills
Must have ability to follow directions and effectively perform the work
Ability to work closely with others
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment; sense of urgency
Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work various shifts and hours to include holidays and weekends
Ability to take tasks that are not clearly defined and appropriately define problem, propose and implement solutions
Must be able to Stand for minimum of:__5 hours___
Must be able to Lift ___50___pounds
Must be able to Push __50___pounds
Ability to move heavy (200+ pounds) wheeled carts.
While performing the duties of this job, one must have the physical ability to maneuver around McCormick Place at times.
The employee may be regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Responsibilities

Assist Culinary with plating food for individual plated functions as needed.
Assist Culinary staff with any immediate needs within the kitchens.
Break down all food items from banquet functions and prepare soiled equipment to be washed.
Discard food debris in proper composting bins and discard recyclable materials in proper recycling bins.
Gather and use proper sanitizing solutions generated by the ELT machine.
Clean and sanitize entire kitchen areas including storage areas, hallways and elevators.
Clean and sanitize kitchen coolers and discard outdated items.
Clean and sanitize all small wares after banquet functions.
Fill out dish machine logs.
Properly dispense, store and use chemicals.
Clean and sanitize kitchen restrooms and locker rooms as needed.
Maintain garbage and empty as needed.
Keep kitchens organized and put clean equipment away.
Clean Food and Beverage back of house areas.
Adhere to all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) that are issued.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Breakdown waiter trays as they are brought back
Dump glasses and rack
Empty all water pitchers, goosenecks, coffee pots, etc. and return to rack.